We are recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to support patient care across UHL. You will provide clinical and non-clinical support under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner., As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will support the ward team under the indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner. Your duties will include providing personal and clinical care, carrying out delegated observations and interventions, and working within Trust policies, procedures, and your own competencies. You will take responsibility for your own learning and understand the limits of your role.
Under current UK immigration rules entry-level Band 3 Health Care Support Worker roles do notmeet the salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa, or to be eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa have worked as a Senior Health Care Support Worker (NHS Band 3 or equivalent experience) for 2 years or more.
Qualifications
* Experience in a healthcare setting (essential) minimum 6 months experience at Band 2 level
* Care Certificate & Level 1 English and Maths and NVQ level qualification within healthcare (evidence required if shortlisted), A strong team player
* A clear communicator
* Energetic, reliable, and able to work independently
* Confident in taking and recording vital signs
You will deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through effective communication and teamwork.
Strategy and Values
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030). We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
Full-time and part-time posts available. Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Flexible working may be supported depending on service needs--please discuss at interview.
Typical Shifts
* Long Day: 07:30‑20:00
* Night: 19:30‑08:00
* Short Shifts: Limited availability in some areas
* Flexible working requests can be considered but this will depend upon the service needs, you can highlight this in interview if selected
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